Thornton passes next test in recovery

When linebacker David Thornton practiced last Wednesday for the first time this season, it marked just the first of many challenges he’ll face before potentially returning to a game.

But Titans coach Jeff Fisher said Monday that Thornton had passed another test of sorts last week when he hit the practice field for a second time in as many days.

“David was good,” Fisher said. “The encouraging thing about what David did was that he practiced both days. He worked again on Thursday and did well and felt well. So he didn’t have any setbacks.

“This will be week two for him, so this will be a long week for him. We’ll try to get him out there for at least two, maybe three days and see how he responds.”

The potential return of Thornton to the active roster took on added importance last week when the Titans placed veteran linebacker Jamie Winborn on injured reserve, meaning he’ll miss the rest of the season.